‘Freeths provide first class legal advice alongside a deep understanding of our needs and objectives as as business. Freeths always go that “extra mile” and look for ways in which they can add value for the client. They do this by putting in the effort to understand us as clients, to know what our plans and objectives are, so that they can see opportunities for us that we may have missed. Freeths are excellent partners to work with and not just exceptional advisers. ’

‘Lucy Bradban is a superb real estate lawyer who always goes above and beyond in delivering the best outcome for the client. Lucy sees the “bigger picture” and provides exceptional advice and guidance on the broader aspects of any property transaction, spotting the risks and opportunities that others may miss.’

‘Freeths LLP distinguishes itself through a combination of unique strengths and innovative approaches, making it a compelling choice for potential clients seeking legal expertise.

‘One aspect that sets Freeths LLP apart is its team’s deep industry knowledge and experience, allowing them to provide tailored solutions to clients’ diverse needs. Their strengths lie in their ability to offer comprehensive legal advice across various sectors, including commercial real estate, construction, property litigation in the aviation industry ensuring clients receive specialised support tailored to their industry requirements.’

‘In comparison to other firms, Freeths LLP stands out for its client-centric approach, dedication to innovation, and commitment to diversity and collaboration. Their holistic approach to legal services, coupled with a forward-thinking mindset, positions them as a top choice for clients seeking exceptional legal representation.’

‘Overall, Freeths LLP’s unique blend of industry expertise, innovation, and commitment to diversity sets them apart in the legal landscape, making them a compelling option for potential clients seeking comprehensive and forward-looking legal solutions.’

‘At Freeths LLP, the individuals I have the privilege to work with, namely Shashi Chambers, Tristan Sharples, Georgia Duncan, consistently stand out due to their exceptional expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach. What sets them apart from competitors is their unwavering commitment to delivering innovative solutions tailored to our unique business needs.’

‘One standout quality I have observed in them is their deep industry knowledge coupled with a proactive mindset. They possess a thorough understanding of the legal landscape within their respective fields, enabling them to anticipate and address clients’ challenges effectively.’

‘Team has a great appreciation of our sectoral requirement (charity) and how this relates legally and practically to our property interests. ’

‘Gemma Coles has the happy knack of being calm, focused, practical and a pleasure to deal with. She’s not scoring points needlessly; and she clearly seeks to build relationships with other parties in pursuance of our interests.’

‘The team are great communicators and manage the purchase and sales process efficiently, they are proactive and chase the other side regularly. They are able to ensure that at every step of the process we are fully informed and always respond swiftly to any queries.’

‘Nicola newton, is excellent and keeping us appraised of progress, actively chases the other side of the transactions and is able to communicate at all levels to ensure everyone understands the requirements and processes. ’

‘An attention to details, pro active, patient and persistent . Very reasonable and flexible fee structure.’

‘Knowledge & ability to think commercially’

‘A full service law firm, providing comprehensive legal advice. The property team advises on all aspects including contentious and non-contentious. It is a regional law firm, punching above its weight.’

‘Alison Taylor and Maria Mowberry lead the Commercial Property Team. Both are experts in their field.’

‘The commercial property team certainty has strength in depth. Simone was fantastic at heading up my project and not only provided great advice but drew in expertise from others in their experienced team along the way. There was no major innovation but I wasn’t looking for that, just sound advice, at the right price and the deal concluded timely’

‘Simone Ganley was outstanding, always listening and taking on board my comments as well as providing her ow. Elliot was drawn in to help around the vacant possession piece and Alison headed up the team, kept track of the project and covered for Simone during holidays so I was never left without someone to talk to. Simone was responsive and easy to communicate with’

‘Competence and abilities across the team with an ability to drive deals forward.’

‘Neil Mercer is one of the best solicitors that we work with in commercial property. He is responsive, pretty well always available and understands what it takes to move transactions forward.’

‘Very helpful and knowledgeable.’

‘Ruth Boulton and Kat McDonagh.’

‘The team cover most legal areas and have always been diverse. They are very proactive and open minded. Our clients have always been satisfied with the service received. ’

‘Neil Mercer is excellent to work with.’

‘This firm is incredibly approachable and they treat their clients with respect. The knowledge base across the firm is very comprehensive and I have yet to give them a question which they have not been able to answer quickly.I have used other firms in the past and the response rate for DO is much superior. I value their input, and thay have a way of suggesting alternative strategies which makes my life much easier. I believe that because they do not rely so much on technology, their face to face interactions with clients is much more valuable. ’

‘Jonathan Foy has exceptional personal service and goes out of his way to ensure queries are dealt with promptly and the client always knows what is happening with his case.’

‘World class people, who get the job done, The right way, always!’

‘They explain relevant legal considerations well, they provide legal solutions, efficiently and remain committed to every transaction always.’

‘I have known SA Law for over 20 years through Steve Kenneford & they have provided me with invaluable information & support on numerous legal requirements.’

‘Our relationship with Steve Kenneford has been fantastic. His efficient approach to problem solving has brought results time & time again. My queries & requirements are dealt with quickly & I trust his advice. ’

‘Whilst our dealings are primarily with the residential property team we also have interaction with Wills, Trusts and Probate and have had contact at all levels.’

‘We have always found Steve Kenneford to be a go to in terms of a solid recommendation to our clients and I have personally used his services over many years without complaint.’

‘They are extremely efficient, knowledgeable, proactive and responsive and copy us into relevant communication all of which is most crucial for a successful transaction.’

‘Robin Leigh is an outstanding Property Lawyer and is supported by equally fantastic PA Joanne Whiting. They are both extremely efficient, knowledgeable, proactive and responsive and copy us into relevant communication all of which is most crucial for a successful transaction. They are also priced competitively.’

‘Our family have used Taylor Walton for around ten years. They carry out legal work for both our personal and business matters. Excellent service and there is always an experienced member of staff who can deal with all situations and quickly. Everyone is very friendly and responsive. Fees are reasonable and we are very happy to be clients of Taylor Walton.’

‘James Cottrell (Partner and Head of the Commercial Property Department) has acted for us for the last ten years and oversees all our work. James has become a good friend as well as being a good solicitor during that time. We would also like to commend Peter Day for litigation work and Tracy Taylor (Associate Solicitor Commercial Property Department) for her Leasehold Enfranchisement work.’

‘ I have dealt with Taylor Walton for over 40 years, during which time they have always maintained a competent range of partners and associates capable of dealing with all that my rapidly growing business interests could throw at them, including acquisition, employment and in more recent years both commercial and residential property transactions. Most importantly the senior partner has always maintained a close relationship with me ’

‘In recent years my son and I have carried out a number of residential property developments and have been delighted with the service we receive from Julma Begum. Not only is she technically very competent but more importantly very prompt and efficient in all aspects of our dealings. Most recently she has been of great assistance in dealing with a complex planning application and subsequent appeal for 34 houses. My experience of other solicitors indicates that many are less than prompt and have to be chased for response.’

‘We have worked with TW on all client matters over the past 3 years and have found TW and their team to be engaging, responsive and accredited in their advice. Communication and availability sets TW apart from other firms we have worked with over the years and continue to refer our work to them for this reason. ’

‘The commercial side of Taylor Walton are extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the purchase of land and development procedures also dealing with banking facilities and there legal procedures from start to finish ’

‘James Cottrell is a very professional person who is extremely passionate about our needs and in dealing with some very difficult circumstances such as boundary’s, land registration, banking and dealing with there legal requirements James also has a personal touch and always looking at protecting our legal status and puts situations over to us in a way we can understand and we would highly recommend him ’

‘James Cottrell, very user friendly, competent and good communicator.’

‘Marcus Carter at Howes Percival was able to complete property transactions at an especially fast pace for us.’

‘Highly responsive, great with short deadlines.’

‘I found the team were particularly able to discuss all matters with me in non-legal jargon, really taking the effort to make sure the message was delivered and received in the right way. Their knowledge was extremely good as you’d expect, but it was their commercial awareness, their ability to get alongside non-legal people, and their proactive efficient approach that really shone through for me. They also worked extremely well as a team, no contradiction, no duplication, no confusion. Just a very slick and organised way of working.’

‘They work as a close knit team, at all points communicating internally providing cover for one another whenever they are out or on holiday. I have never worked with a firm that regardless of time of year etc that manages to still cover one another’s work load like this team manages. ’

‘Marcus Carter heads the team and has instilled his own values in them. He is a strong leader, with a can do proactive approach always striving for excellence in communication both internally and external. He has managed to create the strongest commercial property team in the region in terms of approach, speed and commercialism.’

‘Very responsive and commercial.’

‘Marcus Carter is a fantastic real estate partner. He is fun to work with and very commercially astute. He takes time to work out what you need and then just gets on and does it. He will think of you when you don’t have a matter with him and get in touch if something might be of interest.’

‘The Howes Percival Team are excellent at providing a high standard of service in a timely manner. They are very quick to address potential issues and advise on solutions. I always feel I can pick up the phone and have a discussion over any particularly complex matters which the team are always able to explain in simple terms.’

‘The Longmores team offers London advice at Regional prices and is strong in their area of expertise.’

‘For me, the standout at Longmores has to be Rachael Spalton. She’s simply excellent and has been my go-to solicitor for many years now. Rachael’s approach is unparalleled – nothing is ever a problem for her, and she navigates challenges with ease, always finding a solution. This, in my opinion, is the primary reason I’ve stuck with her for so long. I have complete confidence that Rachael will provide sound guidance and protect my business interests without fail.

‘Longmores has an excellent track record advising my clients legally in respect of commercial leases, planning and development (particularly option, promotion and overage) and transactional matters. Other firms are capable, but Longmores never fail to impress with good case management and pragmatic progress through matters which might otherwise drag.’

‘Rachael Spalton has also been involved mutually with clients and contacts, and has been a pleasure to deal with – knowledgeable, efficient diligent.’

‘We have recently engaged Longmores Solicitors to undertake work on our behalf and act as our Solicitors on a number of occasions. Longmores Solicitors are an organised, we run and collaborative firm who are able to provide help at a moments notice. We are happy with the service we have received and are glad we have engaged them to undertake work on our behalf. ’

‘This firm is one of the most efficient firms of solicitors I have worked with. They are always available when needed individually or as a team, they always come up with solutions and they take initiatives to provide the best possible outcomes without having to be asked. The speed, commitment and efficiency they demonstrate are outstanding. They are focused on deadlines and they never miss them providing at the same time high quality of work. They also offer good prices compared to other firms.’

‘We have been dealing with Guy Morgan Guy’s clear explanation of legal issues, attention to detail, proactiveness and speed of response to communications has been exceptional.’

‘Very professional and attentive team with a sound background and breadth of experience across all commercial property and other business matters.’

‘Terry Fendt and Stephanie Kierens are commercially astute, professional and responsive. They quickly understand and prioritise our business’s aspirations and requirements from transactions they are involved in and are adept at cutting through other firm’s attempts at losing focus and/or delaying matters to bring deals to satisfactory conclusion in line with our timelines.’

‘Tom Moulsdale is excellent. I’ve worked with him on a number of projects over a period of over 5 years’

‘Straightforward, responsive and commercial.’

‘Tom Moulsdale is a really god guy to work with – cool headed under pressure and commercial. I enjoy working with him and he’s a decent guy as well. ’

‘Tom Moulsdale is a competent, sound, helpful solicitor who is easy to deal with.’

‘Tees Property team are very responsive, commercial and supportive in equal measure.’

‘Federico Baglioni in particular has been there whenever I have needed him, with sensible, practical advice.’

‘My link is Tom Moulsdale with whom I have a good relationship. With the move to home working I have ready access at all hours.’

‘The individuals I work with care about our business and want to do the best job for us that they can. They always try and give realistic timelines and have a can do attitude.

‘Friendly and supportive nature, giving you confidence that the advise given has clarity so the right decision is made. ’

‘Attention to Detail. We seem to present our fair share of complex transaction which need at times innovative solutions which is something we get from Woodfines. ’

‘Charlotte Benjamin works extremely hard to get the deals over the line.’

‘The provide a wealth of expertise for the local and regional commercial property market which is important in any property transaction.’

‘Suzanne Stephenson, Charlotte Benjamin have always provided us with a service which makes us comfortable when making recommendations to parties needing legal advice in the commercial sector.’

‘The practice always seems to deliver excellent levels of customer service, I have recommended them to many friends and family, they too have all been delighted with the level of support. The practice utilises innovation very well in how they have deployed systems and processes to assist with communications. The team are well resourced and local estate agents all regard this practice on being the most efficient at progressing transactions.’

‘What sets this practice apart from others are how the team all go the extra mile. They always keep you informed on progress and appear to be more diligent than other parties involved in a transaction. Chris Brewis in particular is the stand-out partner who is extremely personable and professional, he is pragmatic and meticulous, he has an excellent ability to articulate complex matters into layman’s terms.’

‘Personal service. Excellent communication at every step. Chris Brewis was always in communication and always came back to us with any issues arising during the process of selling our house. Excellent online system too. Very easy to navigate.’

‘Manish is great at what he does and communicating each step of the way. He is prompt and professional as well as being knowledgeable and wanting the best outcome for me.’

‘Both Manish Patel and Kully Chima were outstanding throughout the process. Kully kept us updated throughout, acted with pace and thorough due diligence to complete the process within the tight timelines. We could not thank and recommend both her and Manish enough.’

‘I have found the team here hugely responsive, very transparent about costs and have implemented a really helpful app so that you can see how things are progressing and what is expected of you. Also extremely warm to deal with.’

‘I have used Crane & Staples for many years for conveyancing when buying or selling properties. I have also used them for commercial leases many times. I found them to be exceptionally quick, efficient and reasonably priced. The best solicitors I have ever used.’

‘Bonnie Twiggs – outstanding service and advice. Very commercial and pragmatic in resolving disputes and difficult issues.’

‘I highly recommend this legal team for their exceptional expertise and unwavering commitment. Their thorough understanding of the law, attention to detail, and effective communication made my experience outstanding. Billing is transparent and their professionalism and honesty was admirabl . Grateful for their excellent service!’

‘I am extremely pleased with the services provided by my solicitor Simeon Clipstone and his team. Their professionalism, prompt communication, and expertise significantly eased the legal process for me which was protracted over 12 months or so. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking reliable legal support in relevant areas. ’

‘When working with a law firm, the quality of advice and paperwork is paramount. At Machines they do this, but with an exceptional level of attention to detail, and timeliness at the same time as collaborating in a friendly and professional way.’

‘Their ability to respond quickly to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, quality and subject knowledge is the best I have found. They are able to offer experience and advice through tricky and often complex dealings.’

‘Andrew Devereux has a vast knowledge of land transfers, leases and land and property queries. He understands the most complex issues and always provides an excellent standard of service. He familiarises himself with the local area which gives him a greater understanding of matters.’

‘They dealt with our sale of a complex property with professionalism and keeping us completely informed about how the sale was progressing. The sale was very stressful for us due to the buyer and his solicitor delaying the sale. During this time our solicitor was able to give us useful advice on how to proceed. During the sale we were always given an alternative contact number if for any reason our solicitor was unavailable.’

‘Whatever the matter is, I feel that as client I can raise things with both the solicitor or trainee dealing with it but also feel confident that one of the partners is also being kept informed and will respond if contacted directly.’

‘Have been dealing with Simeon Clipstone for many years and he always responds to matters with a very prompt turnround so it feels that your business is wanted and also that the issue in hand is getting thorough review and response.’

‘Julia Ferguson. Articulate, knowledgeable, personal.’

‘Particularly like the practical balance of legal formalities meeting commercial imperatives of clients.’

‘Julia Ferguson is very personable and able to explain complicated ‘legalese’ in a simple and understandable way. She is highly experienced and this shines through when complexities arise. Julia is one of the very few Solicitors who actually spends time going to physically look at the property she is dealing with.’

‘Customer service was first class.’

‘Julia Ferguson gave timely, clear advice, flagging any associated risks along the way.’

‘Knowledgeable, efficient, available.’

‘Availability and broad knowledge across the sector.’

‘In our experience, Moorcrofts have been extremely thorough in their dealings with our commercial contracts and very prompt to respond to enquiries. Their knowledge of commercial letting contracts and ability to explain the necessary/advisory steps when renting commercial property has been unparalleled.’

‘I have worked with the real estate team for over 17 years. They understand my care business very well and have provided advice that is measured which is a pleasant experience. Team moved to SHMA from EMW and I also moved with them. Since being at SHMA they continue to provide excellent service.’